The Master of Addiction Counseling in Psychology and Social Work program (MACP/MSW) is uniquely positioned to address the workforce gap that exists to treat co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. This joint degree program combines the Master in Addiction Counseling in Psychology (MACP) and the Master of Social Work (MSW), which are offered respectively by the Department of Psychology and the School of Social Work. Each degree accepts credits earned in the other degree. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have completed the educational requirements toward licensure as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Post-degree supervision and practice requirements vary by state, and prospective students are encouraged to review licensure requirements where they intend to practice.
The Advanced Standing Program is available to those who have earned a BSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have earned that degree within the past seven years. The BSW degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes.
Effective Fall 2023
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SOWK 500 | Principles and Philosophy of Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 511 | Small Systems Practice Skills | 3 |
| SOWK 515 | Theoretical Foundations for Social Work | 3 |
| SOWK 530 | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SOWK 520 | Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| SOWK 588 | Field Placement | 6 |
| SOWK 592 | Integrative Foundation Field Seminar | 1 |
| Trauma-Informed Care | ||
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 612 | Introduction to Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 620 | Addiction Counseling Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 675 | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice | 3 |
| PSY 724 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| SOWK 630 | Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 613 | Advanced Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 775 | Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 793 | Clinical Supervision of Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| SOWK 631 | Advanced Community Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 634 | Advanced Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 600 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| SOWK 633 | Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 726 | Neuropharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 698 | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 83 | |
A minimum of 83 credits are required to complete this program.
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Optional credits. Other SOWK courses may be chosen with approval of advisor.
Effective Fall 2023
Advanced Standing Program
This option is available only to those who have earned a B.S.W. from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have earned that degree within the past seven years. The B.S.W. degree must be granted prior to the beginning of advanced standing classes. Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the entire B.S.W.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| PSY 612 | Introduction to Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 620 | Addiction Counseling Concepts | 4 |
| PSY 675 | Ethics and Professional Psychology Practice | 3 |
| PSY 724 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| SOWK 630 | Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWK 633 | Contemporary Issues in Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 613 | Advanced Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 726 | Neuropharmacology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSY 775 | Diversity Issues in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 793 | Clinical Supervision of Addiction Counseling | 3 |
| SOWK 631 | Advanced Community Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 634 | Advanced Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| SOWK 530 | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Trauma-Informed Care | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 600 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 787 or SOWK 688 | Internship Field Placement | 9 |
| SOWK 698 | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 64 | |
A minimum of 64 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
Optional credits. Other SOWK courses may be chosen with approval of advisor.